By Dianabasi Effiong, Uyo The Police Command in Akwa Ibom State says it apprehended a 13-year-old boy with a pistol in Eket. The teenager is suspected to have used the pistol to threaten fellow…

By Effiong Bassey Edem The growing popularity of the Carnival Calabar, Africa's biggest street party, is not in doubt. This was once more underlined by the successful conclusion of the 2024 street parade themed "Our…

Gov. Bassey Otu receiving a plaque from the DG/CEO of the National Council on Climate Change Secretariat, Dr. Nkiruka Maduekwe in his office…recently. By Anietie Akpan Governor, Cross River State, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has…

Gov. Bassey Otu . By Anietie Akpan In a bold step towards rural electrification, the Cross River State Government, under the leadership of Governor Senator Bassey Otu, has taken delivery of 10,000 solar home systems…

Herbert Wigwe OPINION  By Tunde Ogunseitan Next Monday, February 10, marks one year since Herbert Wigwe, his wife Chizoba, their son Chizi, and their friend, Abimbola Ogunbanjo, tragically lost their lives in a helicopter accident…

By Antigha Edem Gill It is crucial to address the sweeping accusations leveled by Agba Jalingo against SEMA, which is currently under my stewardship as the Director General. My assumption of the DG role at…

  By Dianabasi Effiong Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has inaugurated a Safeguard Commission to promote Safe Sport in the country. This was made known in a statement by Tony Nezianya, the NOC's Spokesperson. Nezianya also…

Left to right:  Deputy Governors of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, Rivers State, Prof. Ngozi Odu, Bayelsa State, Sen. Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo,  Akwa Ibom State, Sen. Akon Eyakenyi and Cross River State, Rt. Hon Peter Odey…

Gov. Bassey Otu Signing the amended Cross River Local Government Law. By Anietie Akpan Governor Bassey Otu has signed into law the amended Cross River Local Government Law. This, he said is a significant legislative…

Chairman, Calabar Municipal Council, Rt Hon James Anam By Anietie Akpan Calabar Municipal Council has declared as illegal activities of some persons going about extorting money from members of the public for street naming. A…

Gov. Bassey Otu (L), receiving a plaque from the President-General of the Mary Knoll College Alumni Association, Chief John Abang (AIG Rtd). By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has declared that…

By Dianabasi Effiong Nigeria has achieved a monumental economic landscape through the nation's electronic payment transactions, having reached an unprecedented N1.07 quadrillion in 2024. This marks a 79 per cent increase from the N600 trillion…

Gov. bassey Otu. By Anietie Akpan The Vice Chairman of the South-South Governors’ Forum and Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has disclosed that "Nigeria is undergoing a very serious restructuring”. He said…

By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Police Command has commenced the enforcement of the Third-Party vehicle insurance policy across the state. In view of this, the Commissioner of Police, Cross River State Command (CP), Mt.…

Gov. Umo Eno Laying the foundation stone of the project. By Anietie Akpan In his sustained bid to further on the security drive of his ARISE Agenda, Governor Umo Eno, Saturday flagged off the construction…

The MD/CEO of AKICORP, Mr Imo-Abasi Jacob. By Anietie Akpan Akwa Ibom Investment Corporation (AKICORP) will soon roll out a strategic action plan to boost the state’s investment drive. Already at the just concluded first…

The Chairman of Yala LGA, Dr Fred Okem during the inspection. By Anietie Akpan The Chairman of Yala Local Government Area (LGA), Dr Fred Okem has expressed shock at the level of decay in the…

Gov. Umo Eno. By Anietie Akpan The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of  the Akwa Ibom Investment Corporation, (AKICORP), Mr. Imo-Abasi Jacob, has charged staff of the corporation on the need to adopt…

Senator Florence Ita-Giwa By Anietie Akpan Former Presidential Adviser on National Assembly Matters, Sen. Princess Florence Ita-Giwa has warned against any distraction against Governor Bassey Otu, She said there is no vacancy come 2027 as…

By Dianabasi Effiong The United Nations (UN) has commended the Republics of Nigeria and Cameroon for their commitments towards implementing the International Court of Justice (ICJ’s) ruling on their border dispute. Leonardo Simão, the UN…

Chief of Staff to Cross River State Governor, Hon. Emmanuel Ironbar (4th from R), Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Chief Perry Opara (3rd R) and others at the award ceremony. By Anietie Akpan The Chief…

  By Dianabasi Effiong The Police Service Commission (PSC) rose from its first extraordinary meeting with the approval for the immediate retirement of senior Police Officers who have spent more than 35 years in service…

The Paramount Ruler of Uyo, Edidem Sylvanus Effiong Okon, with some Corps  members. By Dianabasi Effiong, Uyo The Paramount Ruler of Uyo, Edidem Sylvanus Effiong Okon, has reassured Corps members posted to Akwa Ibom State…

By Dianabasi Effiong, Uyo The Federal Government awarded 113 water contracts and completed 40 of such contracts in the last year across Nigeria, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, said in…

  By Dianabasi Effiong, Uyo Brig.-Gen. Alexander Tawasimi has assumed duty as the 44th Commander of 2 Brigade Nigerian Army at the brigade headquarters, Mbiokporo Military Cantonment, Nsit Ibom Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom…

Gov. Bassey Otu By Anietie Akpan, Cross River State government has suspended the activities of a socio-cultural group, Nkot Mbok indefinitely. The state government had earlier, January 24, 2025, suspended the planned activities of Nkot…

Senate President,  Chief Godswill Akpabio (R) and Chairman of the Commission,  DIG Hashimu Argungu (Rtd), By Dianabasi Effiong The leadership of the Police Service Commission (PSC) has paid a courtesy visit to the Senate President, …

Representative of the Gov. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Mrs  Ime Akpan (4th from R. front row) and others during the condolence visit. By Anietie Akpan The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno,…

  By Anietie Akpan In a resounding show of support, the Cross River State House of Assembly (CRSHA) has commended Governor Bassey Otu for his visionary leadership and development strides across the state. This glowing…